Brigstowe provides peer support at the HIV Clinic at Southmead Hospital (Gate 36) once a week. This means our volunteer peer mentors, who are living with HIV, are there to chat to you, one-to-one, in a private room before or after your appointment.
Ask your clinician to speak to a clinic peer mentor. They can:
- Check in with you about your appointment and any concerns you may have
- Have a chat with you about your treatment and managing side effects
- Talk About Relationships
- Be a listening ear
- Let you know about how Brigstowe can help
- Share their own experiences of living with HIV
“I was feeling quite stressed & anxious about my appointment – but as soon I started speaking to the peer mentor I felt at ease straight away & calmed down.” Patient
“Chatting to another person who also goes to the clinic, who understands it & who was able to check in with me made everything a little easier.” Patient